March 3, 2023
By Obituaries on March 3, 2023.
THOMAS YATES
THOMAS YATES 1932 ~ 2023 The family of Thomas Harold Yates are sad to announce his passing at the Bow Island Health Centre on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the age of 90 years. Tom leaves behind his children, Russel (Rochelle) Yates, Pat McCray, Shelly Lambert and Murray (Jayne) Yates; grandchildren, Bailey McCray, Miles McCray, Kaelin Lambert, Clayton Yates and Rohdy Yates as well as his great-granddaughter Mekah McCray. Tom was predeceased by his beloved wife, Midge in 2009; son-in-law, Scott McCray; parents, Harold and Ethel Yates; sister, Pat (Mick) Brooks; brothers, Bill (Toody) Yates and Richard Yates as well as all of Midge’s siblings. A Celebration of Tom’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com “Locally owned & directed”
RIED JAMES
RIED JAMES 1970 ~ 2023 It is with heavy hearts that the family announce the sudden death of a husband, father, brother, son, uncle, and friend, Ried Patrick James, on Saturday November 12, 2022, at the age of 52. Ried was born to Tom and Debbie James on May 19, 1970, in Deloraine, MB. Graduating from high school in 1988 from Kincaid, SK., Ried worked at a few different jobs before starting at Goodyear in 1997. Ried was always involved in sports throughout his life. He loved hockey, baseball and had a huge passion for golf. Ried dedicated his time to coaching his daughters, Jill and Sophie in hockey as well as softball. He led Jill’s ball team to 5 provincial level medals, and spent many hours sitting on a bucket while his girls pitched over and over again.He also dedicated many years to Minor Hockey from AAA Hounds to the Cubs. Along with his loving and devoted wife, Denise, Ried’s memory will live forever in the hearts of his daughters, Jill (Cody) and Sophie; stepchildren, Lindsay and Landon; father, Tom (Audrey); mother, Debbie; brothers, Kyle (Coral) and Shaun (Shauna); niece, Chelsea (Fletcher); nephews Ethan (Nicole), Kolby and Kyler; great-nephew, Connor along with many friends. Friends and family are welcome to gather for a Come and Go Celebration of his life to be held at Ried and Denise’s home on Saturday, May 27, 2023 between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Ried’s name may be made directly to Kidsport, PO Box 40009, 355 Southridge Drive S.E., Medicine Hat, AB., T1B 4S6. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral
Chapel Crematorium &
Reception Facility
901 – 13th Street S.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4
Phone 403-527-6455
http://www.cooksouthland.com
“Locally owned & directed”
SHANE DANIEL GOLDADE
SHANE DANIEL GOLDADE 1960 ~ 2023 Shane Goldade of Vernon, BC, beloved husband of Fran Girard, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, February 21 at the age of 62 years. Shane leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Fran, children, Sandy Goldade, Nathan (Stephanie) Goldade, Carly Girard, Cassie (Mike) Girard, Trisha (Derek) Steinbach; in-laws Gil and Frank; grandchildren Jason, Halley, Reef. brothers Scott (Teresa), Jody (Nicki); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Shane was predeceased by his parents, Simon and Barbara Goldade. A private celebration of life will be held July long weekend at the family cabin in Vernon. Condolences may be offered to the family by email to sana4147@live.ca
PATRICIA “PAT” JOYCE HIGGINS
PATRICIA “PAT” JOYCE HIGGINS March 17th, 1922 – February 25th, 2023
Pat Higgins passed away peacefully on February 25th, 2023, at the age of 100 years, with family and friends at her side. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Sue (Donna Steele) Higgins; sons, John Higgins and David (Jodi) Higgins; grandchildren, Dane Higgins and children, Evelyn, Ruby and their mother, Kate; Christine Higgins (Johnny Braune) and children, Julian and Sienna; Graeme Higgins (Christine) and son, Wesley. Pat was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Lucy Mitchell; brother, John Mitchell; husband, Gordon Higgins; daughter-in-law, Jeanette Higgins. The family would like to thank the staff at Chinook Village for their many years of caring for Pat and taking the time to get to know her; also thanks to the caregivers at Haven View during her final few weeks. There will be no formal service held. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat’s memory may be made to the Salvation Army (https://salvationarmy.ca/donation), World Wildlife Fund (www.wwf.ca) or any animal rescue society. For full life story and condolences please visit http://www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made by Grace Memorial Affordable
Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
http://www.gracememorial.com
403-905-0440
CATHY BOURASSA
CATHY BOURASSA December 3, 1944 ~ February 26, 2023
It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Catherine ‘Cathy’ Josephine Bourassa. She passed away peacefully at Sunnyside Care Centre in Medicine Hat on February 26, 2023, at the age of 78 years. Cathy was born on December 3, 1944, in Regina, Saskatchewan. She met her beloved husband, Laurent Bourassa, the two fell in love and were married on June 27, 1964. Catherine spent the majority of her life as an insurance agent, which was a perfect fit for Cathy as she had a photographic memory when it came to numbers. She also enjoyed the beauty in others and became an Avon representative as well. Cathy was a very outgoing person who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, whether this was bowling, baking or playing cards; Cathy always had a good time. She had a smile that lit up the room and a giggle that was contagious… these traits made Cathy an extremely lovable person. Always giving back to her community, Cathy coached bowling and served as the secretary and treasurer for the local bowling club. Traveling was a passion of hers and on her 30th anniversary cruise, she took a trip to Bermuda and Mexico which were memorable occasions for her. Cathy’s memory is left to be cherished by her daughter, Roxanne Bourassa (Marty Materi); brothers and sisters, Wayne Topp, Peter (Laura) Topp, Marie (Duane) Szafron, Theresa (Ken) Martinook, and David (Mary Jane) Topp; grandchildren, Lauren (Matt) Seitz, Justin Bourassa, Melissa (Lane) Therriault as well as her three great-grandchildren. Cathy was predeceased by her beloved husband, Laurent Bourassa and her son, Doug Bourassa. A Celebration of Cathy’s life will be held in Fernie, British Columbia in June. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com). Memorial donations in Cathy’s name may be made directly to the Diabetes Canada Society, 1300 – 522 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2R5. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com “Locally owned & directed”
PHYLLIS HAMMEL
PHYLLIS HAMMEL July 5, 1944 – February 28, 2023
Mrs. Phyllis Lorraine Hammel, beloved wife of Peter J. Hammel, passed away at Masterpiece Southland Meadows in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the age of 78 years. Phyllis was born on July 5, 1944, in Mercoal, Alberta to Joe and Gladys Mazur, the youngest of four children. When she was a teenager, she moved with her family to Medicine Hat where she attended St. Mary’s School and McCoy High School. Phyllis met Peter while they both worked at Dominon Glass in Redcliff. They fell in love and were married April 4, 1964, at St. Patrick’s Parish. Phyllis was a very talented knitter and seamstress. Not only did she sew her own wedding gown and all of her bridesmaid’s dresses, she did the same for Rita and Linda’s weddings. Throughout their childhoods, Phyllis made most of their clothing, usually identical but in different colours. Thankfully, she passed these valuble skills on to both of her daughters and her granddaughter as well. Phyllis loved to travel and journaled about her many vacations with Peter. They spent 17 years wintering in Yuma, Arizona, where they enjoyed many rounds of golf and happy hours with their friends and where Phyllis was proud to show off her “Hole-In-One” trophy. She cherished her many friendships and nothing demonstrated that more than the over forty years of weekly coffee parties with her favourite neighbour ladies. Above all, Phyllis loved her family. Nothing made her happier than spending time playing with her grandchildren, whether it be a backyard game of badminton, baseball or golf; even if it resulted in a broken window. She truly cherished the many years of family camping and fishing trips and spent endless hours playing board games if it wasn’t her turn to be in the boat. Her favourite was Scrabble and it was always the goal of the grandchildren to outscore Grandma (this rarely happened). She will forever be our Scrabble champion. Left behind to cherish Phyllis’ memory is her devoted and loving husband, Peter; two daughters, Rita (Tony) Huysmans and Linda (Terry) Brilz; grandchildren, Jeffrey Wickenheiser (Michaela), Mitchell Wickenheiser (Carolyn), Ryan Huysmans (Justine Yee), Alan Brilz (Siobhan), Carissa Brilz-Broussier (Thibaut); great-grandchildren, Elliot Wickenheiser, Isabel Brilz, and Henry Brilz as well as her sisters, Ann Westland (Rod) and Diane Mazur. Phyllis was predeceased by her parents, Joe and Gladys Mazur and her brother, Michael Mazur. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to all of the staff and caregivers of Masterpiece Southland Meadows as well as to Dr. Lysak for providing such loving care over the last few years. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Parish, 238 – 2 Avenue, N.E., Medicine Hat on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Francis Tran celebrant. Luncheon will follow thereafter in the Parish Hall. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery at a future date. Memorial donations in Phyllis’ name may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society of AB & NWT, #306, 10430 – 61 Avenue N.W., Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 2J3, https://alzheimer.ca/en Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com “Locally owned & directed”
LUCAS HEARN
LUCAS HEARN 1990 ~ 2023
The family of Lucas James Hearn announce his unexpected passing in Medicine Hat on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the age of 32 years. Lucas’ memory will be forever cherished by his mother, Kathy Bullock and his step-father, Larry; step-sister, Ashley and her children, Kai and Soleil; aunt, Linda and her children, Elyse and Tom; uncle, Kevin (Deb) and their children, Heather and Jeffrey; aunt, Sandra and her daughters, Tera and Kelsey. Lucas had a passion for learning and was an enormous history buff. You could ask him anything regarding history and Lucas had the answer… you would just have to have the time to listen. He also enjoyed spending time on his computers which eventually had him working doing tech support. Lucas was a very nice man who wasn’t really social but had a good sense of humour and an old soul. He will be deeply missed! A private time of reflection and visitation will be held with dignified cremation to follow. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral
Chapel Crematorium &
Reception Facility
901 – 13th Street S.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4
Phone 403-527-6455
http://www.cooksouthland.com
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